Question

Role of medicinal and aromatic plants in national economy

Answer 1

Role of medicinal and aromatic plants in national economy
Aromatic plants are plants which produce a certain type of aroma.  There aroma is due to the presence of some kind of essential oil with chemical constituents that contains at least one benzene ring in their chemical configuration.
The aromatic plants provides the raw material for the production of flavors, condiments, herbal cosmetics,perfumery, scented soaps and hair oils, The demand for these oils is increasing globally hence improving the living standard of people.
They also provide raw materials for the for the production of many important industrial chemicals.
The medicinal plants provides numerous opportunities for the state to advance rural well being.
Medicinal plants are one of the few natural products that sell at premium prices, thus the global clamor for more herbal ingredients creates possibilities for the commercial cultivation of the medicinal crops.
Such en-devours could help raise rural employment in the developing countries and boost commerce around the world.

Answer 2

Medicinal and aromatic plants have many parts/ingredients that can be used to treat various types of ailments, infections and other problems. Different forms of treatment such as  Ayurveda, naturopathy and aromatherapy rely heavily on such plants. These plants also serve as raw materials for condiments, soaps, fragrances, hair oils and more. With the demand for these plants increasing rapidly, they are exported abroad to countries like Canada, France, the US, the UK and Turkey. This forms a major part of the Indian exports and has increased considerably in the past decade.